Private foundation · Nashville
Patricia & Louis Todd Family Foundation Trust
In 2024 it gave 19 grants worth $518,500 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Sumner County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $12,500.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 19 totaling $518,500 · 1 in Sumner County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $12,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 10 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Franklin County, Sumner County · plus 31 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 53% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 19.
- Total giving that year
- $777,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $777K | $518K | 19 |
| 2023 | $424K | $338K | 17 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Patricia T KellyTrustee
- Louis B Todd IIITrustee
- James H ToddTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Refuge | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Judge Dinkins Education Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $182K |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $130K |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $106K |
| Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $30K |
| Skateistan USA | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $12K |
| Nashville Childrens Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $12K |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $10K |
| Nashville Opera | Nashvile | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Innocence Project | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $5,500 |
| Camp Riva Lake | Winchester, Franklin County | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Gerald E Allen Foundation | Nashvile, Davidson County | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St George's Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashvile, Davidson County | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Christ the King School | Nashvile | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council Scouting | Nashvile, Davidson County | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Voice for Victims | Nashville, Davidson County | Contribution | $1,000 |
| TN Freedom Circle Education Fund | Nashvile, Davidson County | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Beacademy for Girls | Nashvile, Davidson County | Contribution | $500 |